Correct Answer - Option 3 : A and C
The correct answer is A and C.
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The main pass of the Aravalli region are:
- Desuri nal / Kevara nal
- Elephant pass
- Parveria
- Shivpur ghat
- Someshwar nal
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Aravali:
- Aravali is a mountain range located in the western part of India, Rajasthan.
- The average height of Aravali is 930 meters
- It is the oldest mountain range in the world, which divides Rajasthan from north to south in two parts.
- It originated in the Precambrian era (45000 million years).
- The highest mountain peak of Aravali is Gurushkhat (1727 m) in Sirohi district.
- The Bhil tribe has lived in the vicinity of the Aravalli ranges for centuries.
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Flora:
- This range has dense forests only in the southern region, otherwise, in most areas, it is sparse, sandy and rocky.
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Fauna:
- The wildlife of the Aravallis includes:
- Leopard
- Striped Hyaena
- Indian Wolf
- Four-horned Antelope
- Chinkara
- Sloth Bear
- Indian Rock Python
- Mukandara
- This pass is formed by two parallel mountains Mukundra and Gargola.
- This pass is also known as Darrah in the local language.
- The Mukundra Tiger Reserve (TR) is located in this valley or pass.
- It is located on the eastern bank of the Chambal River.
- In 2004 it was declared as Mukundra Hills National Park.
- In 2013 Mukandara got approval from NTCA & was declared as a Tiger Reserve.
- Recently it has been identified as an Eco-sensitive zone.
